Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

Disorders of the Veins and Arteries

It is important as an advanced practice nurse to recognize clinical manifestations of imbalances in the human anatomy and to differentiate groups of symptoms into disease processes to make accurate diagnosis and treatment therapies.  Several conditions exist concerning the bodies circulatory system, particularly the venous system.  The purpose of this paper is to discuss the pathophysiology and gender influences of chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis, identify key differences and providing a mind map for each venous disorder.  NURS 6501 WeeK 4 Essay Paper

Pathophysiology of Deep Vein Thrombosis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 900,000 Americans are affected by venous thromboembolisms (VTE), also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) yearly, and approximately 100,000 individuals die each year (CDC, 2017).  A DVT is a thrombus or coagulated blood collection, within a deep vein, usually found in the calf; however, it is possible to have a DVT in the upper extremities (Huether, & McCance, 2017).  A DVT is not to be confused with an arterial thrombus, or a blood clot in the artery.  An arterial thrombus is result from plaque in atherosclerosis and its blockage may result in myocardial infraction or stroke (Huether, & McCance, 2017).